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The End

by nc music
Dark, haunting track with mysterious orchestral arrangements. Great for horror, mystery, suspense, thriller scene.
The End(01:27) - ID: 121704
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Seedy Streets

by nc music
Mysterious track with solid beat, sweeping synth pads, guitar and keyboards.
Seedy Streets(01:08) - ID: 121701
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Sadness

by nc music
Sombre, dramatic orchestral piece with oboe, lush strings and horns. Very lonely and sad atmosphere.
Sadness(01:34) - ID: 121700
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No Escape

by nc music
Dark, dramatic mysterious track with eratic strings, piano and percussion. Great for action/suspense scene.
No Escape(01:11) - ID: 121695
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Mystery

by nc music
New Age spacious, ambient track with subtle synths, bells and light percussion. Calm, open and atmospheric.
Mystery(01:10) - ID: 121693
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Momentum

by nc music
Triumphant, epic orchestral track with gripping strings and percussion.
Momentum(01:16) - ID: 121691
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Trapology

by BekiBeats
Trapology is a very intense, dark and aggressive trap style instrumental. The beat contains 808 sub-bass kick drums, snare fills, fast hi hats, claps, synthetic brass, strings, arpeggios, leads and cool synths. I hope you like it.
Trapology(03:51) - ID: 121683
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Loss

by nc music
Sombre, emotional orchestral piece with dark lush strings.
Loss(02:55) - ID: 121675
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Look Out

by nc music
Gripping and dramatic orchestral piece with dynamic orchestral arrangements.
Look Out(01:06) - ID: 121674
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Lonely Feelings

by nc music
Sombre, emotional orchestral piece with oboe, strings and harp.
Lonely Feelings(02:13) - ID: 121672
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India Nights

by nc music
Indian / Middle Eastern track with authentic instruments.
India Nights(01:26) - ID: 121669
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Hockey Horror

by nc music
Dark, dramatic mysterious track with solid beat, synths and catchy samples. Great for action/suspense scene.
Hockey Horror(01:15) - ID: 121667
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Haunting

by NC MUSIC
Spacious sweeping synths and spooky sound effects create this mysterious track. Great for sci fi or horror scene.
Haunting(02:08) - ID: 121666
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Haunted

by NC MUSIC
Spacious sweeping synths and spooky sound effects create this mysterious track. Great for sci fi or horror scene.
Haunted(01:13) - ID: 121665
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Galaxies

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, lonely orchestral piece with lush strings.
Galaxies(01:35) - ID: 121664
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Final Encounter

by NC MUSIC
Gripping, tense track with horror/suspense atmosphere.
Final Encounter(00:40) - ID: 121663
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Fight Back

by NC MUSIC
Raw and edgy Rock track with heavy guitars and solid groove.
Fight Back(01:50) - ID: 121637
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Far East

by NC MUSIC
Indian / Middle Eastern style piece with mysterious subtle feel.
Far East(01:15) - ID: 121636
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Enchanted Forest

by NC MUSIC
Strange synths, sfx create this unusual arrangement. Great for horror, suspense or sci fi scene.
Enchanted Forest(00:54) - ID: 121635
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Eerie Dawn

by NC MUSIC
New Age spacious, ambient track with subtle synths and harp. Calm, open and atmospheric.
Eerie Dawn(02:08) - ID: 121634
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Dreams

by NC MUSIC
Sombre, dramatic orchestral piece with lush strings.
Dreams(01:47) - ID: 121633
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Suspense Music: Royalty-Free Tension for Films, Trailers, and Games

Suspense music builds unease and anticipation through evolving textures, sparse motifs, and controlled dynamics. Typical elements include pulsing low strings, ticking percussion, bowed metals, risers, and subtle synth drones that escalate toward a reveal without resolving too soon. At Themusicase.com, you can find and license a wide range of royalty-free suspense tracks. Every track includes a sync license for safe use across film, trailers, advertising, games, and online content.

Where Suspense Music Works Best

Choosing Themusicase gives editors a clear, royalty-free license with sync rights—reliable usage across platforms without extra clearance.

FAQs

Where can I find royalty-free suspense music?
You can license suspense tracks directly at Themusicase.com. The catalog covers dark drones, ticking percussion, risers, and modern hybrid tension cues for films, trailers, advertising, games, and online media—each track royalty-free with sync rights.
Can I use suspense music on YouTube without copyright claims?
Yes. Suspense tracks from Themusicase are royalty-free and include sync rights, letting you publish confidently on YouTube and social platforms without Content ID or copyright issues.
What makes music sound suspenseful?
Suspense relies on steady pulse (ticks, ostinatos), evolving drones, dissonant intervals, and restrained dynamics that rise gradually. Minimal motifs, sub-bass movement, and strategic silence create unease until the reveal or transition.
How much does it cost to use suspense music in sync projects?
At Themusicase, all suspense tracks are available under a simple royalty-free sync license. Pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees or ongoing royalties. You can review the details in our License Agreement.
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